Paint scraper

ABSTRACT

A paint scraper is provided which consists of resilient sheet metal strip which is bent back on itself so that its two opposite ends are positioned adjacent to and in a juxtaposition to one another. One of the ends of the strip is formed with at least two spaced tabs which are bent substantially angularly thereto and extending past the other end of the strip. A scraping blade is provided which has spaced slots corresponding to the spaced tabs on the end of the strip and it is positioned with the spaced tabs engaging in the slots. The blade is held in position between the ends of the strip. A latch bar is provided for locking the ends of the strip in position adjacent to each other to maintain the blade in an operative position.

0 United States Patent [151 3,670,41 4 Stecker 51 June 20, 1972 PAINT SCRAPER 1,768,604 7/1930 Hurd ..30/339 ux [72] Inventor: lvlerrick C. Stecker, Rte. 1, Box 645, Bal- Primary Examiner Leon Machlin umore 21221 Attorney-Walter G. Finch [22] Filed: Feb. 17, 1971 [57] ABSTRACT [21] Appl. No.: 115,975

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2 Claims, 3 Drawing Figures PATENTEmum m2 3.670.414

INVENTOR MERRICK C. STECKER AT TO PAINT SCRAPER This invention relates generally to window cleaning implements, and more particularly it pertains to a scraper for scraping paint and other material, such as putty, from window panes.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide a novel scraper for scraping of undesirable materials, such as paint or putty, from window panes.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a scraper which is economical to manufacture, reliable and efficient in operational use, and which is easy to maintain and use.

Other objects and attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily apparent and understood from the following detailed specification and accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a scraper incorporating features of this invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged exploded partial perspective view of the scraper of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 3 is a side elevation of the scraper.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 to 3 of the drawings, there is shown a new and novel scraper which incorporates features of this invention. This scraper 10 can be used for scraping excess paint or putty or other material that may have been inadvertently placed on window panes of a window.

This paint scraper 10 consists of a strip 12 of resilient sheet metal, such as aluminum or steel, which is bent back on itself such that its two opposite ends 14 and 16 are brought adjacent to one another.

These ends 14 and 16 are held in this position, against any return tendency, by a slide clamp or bar 18. This slide clamp or bar 18 consists of a metal strip which straddles the width of the strip 12 at end 14 and which has bent over tabs or tongs at the opposite ends thereof which hold the two ends 14 and 16 of the strip 12 together as shown best in FIGS. 1 and 3.

One end 14 of the strip 12 is formed with two spaced tabs 20 which are bent angularly (approximately 90) to the horizontal axis of the scraper 10.

A blade 22, such as a razor blade of the injector type, having spaced slots 24 corresponding to spaced tabs 20, can be inserted into the scraper 10 by sliding the clamp or bar 18 until its ends are in line with spaced slots 26 formed in the strip 12 near end 16 of the scraper strip 12, thereby allowing end 16 to raise and move away from end 14.

Subsequently, the injector blade 22 is lowered onto the two spaced tabs 20 so that the tabs 20 protrude through the slots 24 in the blade 22. End 16 is then depressed, with clamp 18 being moved to its locked (original) position as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. The blade 22 is now locked in place and can be used to scrap paint or other material from a window, as desired.

It is to be noted that depression of the scraper 10 in the area of its middle, makes it easier to slide the clamp or bar 18, so that it can be unlocked from end 16 to release the razor blade 22.

In operational use, the scraper 10 is placed with the blade 22 against the window pane, and it is moved back and forward to remove any excess paint or other material from the window pane.

Obviously many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is, therefore, to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.

What is claimed is 1. A window scraper, comprising, a strip of resilient sheet metal bent back on itself so that its two opposite ends are positioned adjacent to and in a juxtaposition to one another, one of said ends of said strip being formed with at least two spaced tabs bent substantially angularly thereto and extending the thickness of the other end of said strip, a blade having spaced slots corresponding to said spaced tabs on said one end of said stri and ositioned with said spaced slots engaging said tabs wi said lade being held in position between the ends of sal strip, the other of said ends of said strip has a pair of opposing slots provided in the edges thereof, and movable means, consisting of a latch bar straddling the width of said one end of said strip and having alignment tongs for engaging and locking said ends of said strip together, and for engaging said opposing slots so that said ends of said strip can be unlocked or locked together as desired.

2. A window scraper as recited in claim 1, wherein said blade consists of an injector type razor blade. 

1. A window scraper, comprising, a strip of resilient sheet metal bent back on itself so that its two opposite ends are positioned adjacent to and in a juxtaposition to one another, one of said ends of said strip being formed with at least two spaced tabs bent substantially angularly thereto and extending the thickness of the other end of said strip, a blade having spaced slots corresponding to said spaced tabs on said one end of said strip and positioned with said spaced slots engaging said tabs, with said blade being held in position between the ends of said strip, the other of said ends of said strip has a pair of opposing slots provided in the edges thereof, and movable means, consisting of a latch bar straddling the width of said one end of said strip and having alignment tongs for engaging and locking said ends of said strip together, and for engaging said opposing slots so that said ends of said strip can be unlocked or locked together as desired.
 2. A window scraper as recited in claim 1, wherein said blade consists of an injector type razor blade. 